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03-01-23, 12:36 PM | #1 |
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I need help determining target course based on visual contact
So i disabled map contacts and i have difficulities in determinging target course based on visual contacts,i usually mark 2 bearings which are taken in 3 minutes and then mark it on the map based on my watchmen is estimation.But i dont know if it is the right way ,because it seems to be little inaccurate
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03-01-23, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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03-02-23, 06:53 AM | #3 |
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03-10-23, 05:48 PM | #4 |
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Do a bit of visual imagination...
Two absolute items that you know - your course - Scope bearing of the target. and approximate.. - AOB of the target With practise you can determine the Angle On Bow (AOB) of the target. IOW, the bearing that the target would see you. A simple thought experiment. - you're traveling North (000 degrees) - the target is at a bearing of 315 (45 degrees port/left) - The AOB is 45 degrees (starboard/right) You target course is your course + (Bearing + AOB) = 000 + 045 + 045 = 90 (East). With a bit of practise in 'compass' mental gymnastics is becomes as easy as pie. |
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